Bachelor of Economics and Finance/Master of Business Analytics

Stand out from the crowd with your breadth of skills and expertise by completing an Integrated Master’s degree. This study option combines an undergraduate and postgraduate degree, allowing you to progress directly from the Bachelor of Economics and Finance into the Master of Business Analytics.

As a high achiever, you will learn to identify and apply economic tools of analysis to a wide range of global issues when you study economics and finance at UOW. You will uncover international career opportunities as you learn about the behaviour of consumers and firms, the labour market, the economy, fiscal and monetary policy, and international trade.

Learn how markets operate across a country or region and the return on investment and industry risk of a business decision.

On completion of the Bachelor of Business you will be able to address these challenges and more as you develop the skills necessary to make responsible professional judgements. You will then build upon these skills and knowledge as you progress through to the Master of Business Analytics.

Studying an Integrated Master’s degree will further refine and advance your knowledge in diverse fields of business, improving your employability and earning potential.

In today’s technology driven world, people and organisations are generating, collecting and storing more data than ever before. Organisations across various industries are seeking graduates with skills to utilise and interpret this data to inform business strategies and add value to their business.

The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare you with the essential skills to undertake real world Business Analytics tasks on big data business problems. You will develop skills and knowledge in business analytics, including how to apply tools and technologies required to perform descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics and how to apply these tools to a business landscape.

Areas of study

Bachelor of Economics and Finance: Accounting, economics, finance, financial markets, investment analysis, policy, responsible business, statistics. Master of Business Analytics: Accounting, analytics, economics, financial management, marketing, organisational behaviour, operations management, research.

Career opportunities

Bachelor of Economics & Finance: Economist, regulatory manager, policy and governance specialist, financial analyst, finance consultant, research analyst, property portfolio analyst, stockbroker. Master of Business Analytics: Business analyst, data analyst, business consultant, business intelligence analyst, market research analyst, operations analyst, learning analytics advisor, consultant, business analytics manager.

Professional recognition

Bachelor of Economics and Finance: The Bachelor of Economics and Finance has been accepted into the CFA Institute Affiliation Program. Master of Business Analytics: Graduates will be awarded the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Joint Certificate in both Business Analytics and Advanced Business Analytics.

The University of Wollongong has been awarded the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.

Practical experience

Bachelor of Economics and Finance culminates with an applied research project capstone subject. This experiential learning opportunity offers an international workplace-based project, or more traditional research-based project. Master of Business Analytics: Industry related projects, Work Integrated Learning.

Honours

Available as an additional year of study to meritorious students.

Fees and charges

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.